Dobson’s Fruit Bat
( Dobson's epauletted fruit bat )
- Epomophorus dobsonii
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
- Trend: stable
General Information
Dobson’s fruit bat (Epomophorus dobsonii) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae.
Ecology & Behaviour
This species is generally associated with miombo woodland. It may not roost in groups, although this needs confirmation.
Distribution & Habitat
It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Its natural habitat is dry savanna.
Diet
This species is generally associated with miombo woodland. It may not roost in groups, although this needs confirmation.
Reproduction
This species is generally associated with miombo woodland. It may not roost in groups, although this needs confirmation.
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- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Chiroptera
- Family: Pteropodidae
- Genus: Epomophorus
